Dongting Yue | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dongting Yue | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dongting Yue | Shanghai University | China

Dr. Dongting Yue is an accomplished environmental scientist affiliated with the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. With a strong academic background and international research exposure, he specializes in nanocatalysis, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, and wastewater treatment technologies. His career includes a postdoctoral fellowship and visiting scholarship at leading institutions in China and Australia. Dr. Yue has published extensively in high-impact journals and actively contributes to advancing photo(electro)catalytic applications in environmental remediation. His work reflects a commitment to sustainable solutions and innovative environmental engineering strategies through interdisciplinary research.

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Education

Dr. Dongting Yue holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2014–2017), where he specialized in nanomaterials, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, and organic wastewater treatment. He also earned a Master’s degree in the same field from Shandong University (2011–2014) and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Jinan (2006–2010). He further advanced his academic career as a postdoctoral fellow and associate researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Shanghai University, respectively, and gained international experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Queensland in 2019–2020.

Experience

Dr. Dongting Yue is currently serving as an Associate Researcher at Shanghai University since October 2020. Previously, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Shanghai Jiao Tong University from 2017 to 2020, where he worked with Profs. Yixin Zhao and Xudong Yang. During 2019–2020, he expanded his research horizons as a visiting scholar at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, under Dr. Chengzhong Yu. His professional journey encompasses advanced research on nanomaterials, photo(electro)catalysis, and water purification technologies, contributing to numerous high-impact publications and national research grants in environmental science and engineering.

Research Focus

Dr. Dongting Yue’s research is centered on the development of nanocatalysts and electrode materials for advanced environmental applications. His core focus lies in photo(electron)-catalytic hydrogen evolution and Fenton-like reactions for wastewater treatment. He actively explores the synthesis of nanostructured materials and their integration into innovative catalytic systems for pollutant degradation and clean energy production. His studies on photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide generation and nitrate reduction have opened new avenues for low-energy, high-efficiency water treatment. Dr. Yue’s work significantly contributes to environmental nanotechnology, aiming to address pressing global issues such as water contamination and sustainable energy.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Dongting Yue has received multiple accolades for his academic and research excellence. He was honored with the “Second Prize for Subject Report” and “Second Prize for Poster Display” at the Graduate Academic Forum of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2016). He was recognized as an “SJTU-ATAL Outstanding Student” and received the “Outstanding Graduate” award from Shandong University and Shandong Province in 2014. He was a recipient of the prestigious “Qugeping Scholarship” from the China Environmental Protection Foundation and won a “Third Prize” in the Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Competition. Early in his academic career, he also earned a third-class scholarship at the University of Jinan.

Publications Top Notes

FeOOH quantum dots coupled g-C3N4 for visible light driving photo-Fenton degradation of organic pollutants

Citation: 289

Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Vol. 237, pp. 513–520, 2018

Authors: X. Qian, Y. Wu, M. Kan, M. Fang, D. Yue, J. Zeng, Y. Zhao

Carbon quantum dots decorated Bi₂WO₆ nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic oxidation activity for VOCs

Citation: 287

Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Vol. 193, pp. 16–21, 2016

Authors: X. Qian, D. Yue, Z. Tian, M. Ren, Y. Zhu, M. Kan, T. Zhang, Y. Zhao

Visible light assisted heterogeneous Fenton-like degradation of organic pollutant via α-FeOOH/mesoporous carbon composites

Citation: 271

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology, Vol. 51(7), pp. 3993–4000, 2017

Authors: X. Qian, M. Ren, Y. Zhu, D. Yue, Y. Han, J. Jia, Y. Zhao

Lead-free double perovskite Cs₂AgBiBr₆/RGO composite for efficient visible light photocatalytic H₂ evolution

Citation: 243

Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Vol. 268, 118399, 2020

Authors: T. Wang, D. Yue, X. Li, Y. Zhao

Highly efficient utilization of nano-Fe(0) embedded in mesoporous carbon for activation of peroxydisulfate

Citation: 214

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology, Vol. 53(15), pp. 9081–9090, 2019

Authors: Y. Wu, X. Chen, Y. Han, D. Yue, X. Cao, Y. Zhao, X. Qian

Mesoporous TiO₂ films coated on carbon foam based on waste polyurethane for enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of VOCs

Citation: 137

Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Vol. 212, pp. 1–6, 2017

Authors: X. Qian, M. Ren, D. Yue, Y. Zhu, Y. Han, Z. Bian, Y. Zhao

Hydrophilic mesoporous carbon as iron (III)/(II) electron shuttle for visible light enhanced Fenton-like degradation of organic pollutants

Citation: 131

Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Vol. 231, pp. 108–114, 2018

Authors: X. Qian, M. Ren, M. Fang, M. Kan, D. Yue, Z. Bian, H. Li, J. Jia, Y. Zhao

A novel polynary fatty acid/sludge ceramsite composite phase change materials and its applications in building energy conservation

Citation: 95

Journal: Renewable Energy, Vol. 76, pp. 45–52, 2015

Authors: H. He, P. Zhao, Q. Yue, B. Gao, D. Yue, Q. Li

NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheet catalysts with Fe as electron transfer mediator for enhanced persulfate activation

Citation: 85

Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, Vol. 11(3), pp. 968–973, 2020

Authors: D. Yue, X. Yan, C. Guo, X. Qian, Y. Zhao

CuO nanosheet as a recyclable Fenton-like catalyst prepared from simulated Cu(II) waste effluents by alkaline H₂O₂ reaction

Citation: 74

Journal: Environmental Science: Nano, Vol. 6(1), pp. 105–114, 2019

Authors: M. Fang, R. Zheng, Y. Wu, D. Yue, X. Qian, Y. Zhao, Z. Bian

Photocatalytic remediation of ionic pollutant

Citation: 74

Journal: Science Bulletin, Vol. 60(21), pp. 1791–1806, 2015

Authors: D. Yue, X. Qian, Y. Zhao

Conclusion

Dr. Dongting Yue stands as a dedicated environmental scientist whose contributions span innovative catalyst development and eco-friendly water treatment methods. His comprehensive academic training, international collaborations, and sustained research excellence have established him as a rising leader in environmental nanotechnology. With a strong publication record, prestigious grants, and multiple honors, Dr. Yue continues to push the boundaries of photo(electro)catalytic applications. His interdisciplinary approach addresses critical environmental challenges, promoting sustainable technologies for energy and water purification. He is poised to make even greater contributions to global environmental sustainability through continued research, innovation, and scientific collaboration.

Alex Klautau | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alex Klautau | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alex Klautau,Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, Brazil.

🌊 Alex Garcia Cavalleiro de Macedo Klautau is a Brazilian 🔬marine biologist and 🌱environmental analyst at the Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio). With a 🎓Master’s in Aquatic Resources from UFRA, he specializes in 🐟fisheries management, 🐢marine biodiversity conservation, and 🌍ecological monitoring. Klautau coordinates the Cepnor/ICMBio, leading impactful research on endangered species, genetic tools for conservation, and large-scale fishing impacts. His work advances 🌐sustainable marine practices across Brazil’s northern coast. A true steward of the sea. 🌿

🌟 Professional Profile

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Alex Klautau began his academic journey in Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), graduating in 2005. His passion for marine life and environmental conservation led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Aquaculture and Tropical Aquatic Resources at the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), completed in 2012. His master’s thesis, focusing on the industrial fishing of piramutaba in the Amazon River delta, laid the foundation for his future contributions in marine ecology and sustainable fisheries.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Since 2005, Klautau has served as a Public Servant and Environmental Analyst. Currently, he coordinates the National Center for Research and Conservation of Marine Biodiversity in Northern Brazil (Cepnor/ICMBio). His career has been deeply embedded in marine conservation, coastal management, and fishery resources governance. He’s also held roles in environmental education and strategic planning within federal institutions like IBAMA and ICMBio.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Ecology

Klautau’s research centers on the conservation of marine biodiversity, fisheries management, and ecological monitoring. He’s involved in pioneering projects such as:

  • Impacts of large-scale fishing on northern Brazil’s marine biodiversity

  • Genetic tools for conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles

  • Studies on elasmobranch species (sharks and rays) caught in commercial fisheries

  • Development of marine protected areas and mitigation strategies for bycatch
    His scientific work aims to align sustainable development goals (SDGs) with on-ground conservation efforts

🌍 Impact and Influence

As a coordinator and lead researcher, Klautau has made significant strides in shaping national strategies for marine biodiversity. His efforts contribute to Brazil’s commitments under the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). His input in national technical groups like the PSRM and SisGAAz illustrates his influence on environmental policymaking and marine governance

🏆 Awards and Honors

While specific awards are not explicitly listed, Klautau’s prestigious roles, including coordinator of a national research center, and membership in executive committees like the ODS 14 Committee, signify institutional recognition of his expertise and leadership in marine science and conservation

🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions

Alex Klautau continues to shape Brazil’s environmental future through scientific leadership, policy advocacy, and training of emerging researchers. His ongoing projects addressing bycatch, endangered species, and marine habitat preservation mark him as a key figure in safeguarding the country’s marine ecosystems. With deep-rooted commitment and interdisciplinary approaches, Klautau’s legacy will resonate in both scientific communities and conservation policy for years to come. 🌊

📚Publications Top Notes

    • “Regulation of the Caribbean red snapper fishery on the Amazon continental shelf: 60 years of conflict between conservation and exploitation”

      • Year: 2025
    • “Invasão do camarão-arco-íris Mierspenaeopsis sculptilis (Heller, 1862) em pescarias em águas estuarinas da Amazônia, Brasil”

      • Year: 2025

    • “Megahabitats shape fish distribution patterns on the Amazon coast”

      • Year: 2024
    • “ROPE TO THE SEA: Observation of the fishing rope acting as artificial substrata to fixation of coral Astrangia solitaria (Le Sueur, 1817) collected in the Great Amazon Reef System (GARS)”

      • Year: 2024

    • “Pelagic Sargassum spp. blooms as an agent of marine litter transport along the Amazon continental shelf”

      • Year: 2024

    • “New observation of Rocinela signata Schioedte & Meinert, 1879 (Isopoda: Aegidae) as ecto- and gill parasite of red snapper fish Lutjanus purpureus (Poey, 1866), collected from the Great Amazon Reef System (GARS)”

      • Year: 2023

    • “Two in one: Report of two epibionts groups on the Callinectes bocourti A. Milne-Edwards, 1879 (Decapoda: Portunidae) from the Amazon province”

      • Year: 2023

    • “Ecological notes and occurrence of Astrangia solitaria (Le Sueur, 1817) (Cnidaria: Astrangiidae) for the Northern Brazilian Coast”

      • Year: 2023

    • “Biometria e crescimento relativo do bivalve Amusium papyraceum (Gabb, 1873) coletado na costa norte do Brasil”

      • Year: 2023

    • “Confirmação da ocorrência da Panulirus laevicauda (Latreille, 1817) no Grande Sistema de Recifes da Amazônia, Amapá, Brasil”

      • Year: 2023

    • “Northernmost Brazilian record of lionfish Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758): A warning of bioinvasion in French Guiana waters”

      • Year: 2023

    • “Novas ocorrências de peixe-leão Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) na pescaria do pargo Lutjanus purpureus (Poey, 1866) na costa norte do Brasil”

      • Year: 2023

    • “Rendimentos de carcaça e filés de peixe-leão-vermelho Pterois volitans: Controle da invasão pelo consumo”

      • Year: 2023

Alex Klautau | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alex Klautau | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alex Klautau,Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, Brazil.

🌊 Alex Garcia Cavalleiro de Macedo Klautau is a Brazilian 🔬marine biologist and 🌱environmental analyst at the Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio). With a 🎓Master’s in Aquatic Resources from UFRA, he specializes in 🐟fisheries management, 🐢marine biodiversity conservation, and 🌍ecological monitoring. Klautau coordinates the Cepnor/ICMBio, leading impactful research on endangered species, genetic tools for conservation, and large-scale fishing impacts. His work advances 🌐sustainable marine practices across Brazil’s northern coast. A true steward of the sea. 🌿

🌟 Professional Profile

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Alex Klautau began his academic journey in Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), graduating in 2005. His passion for marine life and environmental conservation led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Aquaculture and Tropical Aquatic Resources at the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), completed in 2012. His master’s thesis, focusing on the industrial fishing of piramutaba in the Amazon River delta, laid the foundation for his future contributions in marine ecology and sustainable fisheries.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Since 2005, Klautau has served as a Public Servant and Environmental Analyst. Currently, he coordinates the National Center for Research and Conservation of Marine Biodiversity in Northern Brazil (Cepnor/ICMBio). His career has been deeply embedded in marine conservation, coastal management, and fishery resources governance. He’s also held roles in environmental education and strategic planning within federal institutions like IBAMA and ICMBio.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Ecology

Klautau’s research centers on the conservation of marine biodiversity, fisheries management, and ecological monitoring. He’s involved in pioneering projects such as:

  • Impacts of large-scale fishing on northern Brazil’s marine biodiversity

  • Genetic tools for conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles

  • Studies on elasmobranch species (sharks and rays) caught in commercial fisheries

  • Development of marine protected areas and mitigation strategies for bycatch
    His scientific work aims to align sustainable development goals (SDGs) with on-ground conservation efforts

🌍 Impact and Influence

As a coordinator and lead researcher, Klautau has made significant strides in shaping national strategies for marine biodiversity. His efforts contribute to Brazil’s commitments under the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). His input in national technical groups like the PSRM and SisGAAz illustrates his influence on environmental policymaking and marine governance

🏆 Awards and Honors

While specific awards are not explicitly listed, Klautau’s prestigious roles, including coordinator of a national research center, and membership in executive committees like the ODS 14 Committee, signify institutional recognition of his expertise and leadership in marine science and conservation

🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions

Alex Klautau continues to shape Brazil’s environmental future through scientific leadership, policy advocacy, and training of emerging researchers. His ongoing projects addressing bycatch, endangered species, and marine habitat preservation mark him as a key figure in safeguarding the country’s marine ecosystems. With deep-rooted commitment and interdisciplinary approaches, Klautau’s legacy will resonate in both scientific communities and conservation policy for years to come. 🌊

📚Publications Top Notes

  • “Regulation of the Caribbean red snapper fishery on the Amazon continental shelf: 60 years of conflict between conservation and exploitation”

    • Year: 2025
  • “Invasão do camarão-arco-íris Mierspenaeopsis sculptilis (Heller, 1862) em pescarias em águas estuarinas da Amazônia, Brasil”

    • Year: 2025
  • “Megahabitats shape fish distribution patterns on the Amazon coast”

    • Year: 2024

  • “ROPE TO THE SEA: Observation of the fishing rope acting as artificial substrata to fixation of coral Astrangia solitaria (Le Sueur, 1817) collected in the Great Amazon Reef System (GARS)”

    • Year: 2024
  • “Pelagic Sargassum spp. blooms as an agent of marine litter transport along the Amazon continental shelf”

    • Year: 2024

  • “New observation of Rocinela signata Schioedte & Meinert, 1879 (Isopoda: Aegidae) as ecto- and gill parasite of red snapper fish Lutjanus purpureus (Poey, 1866), collected from the Great Amazon Reef System (GARS)”

    • Year: 2023

  • “Two in one: Report of two epibionts groups on the Callinectes bocourti A. Milne-Edwards, 1879 (Decapoda: Portunidae) from the Amazon province”

    • Year: 2023
  • “Ecological notes and occurrence of Astrangia solitaria (Le Sueur, 1817) (Cnidaria: Astrangiidae) for the Northern Brazilian Coast”

    • Year: 2023

  • “Biometria e crescimento relativo do bivalve Amusium papyraceum (Gabb, 1873) coletado na costa norte do Brasil”

    • Year: 2023

  • “Confirmação da ocorrência da Panulirus laevicauda (Latreille, 1817) no Grande Sistema de Recifes da Amazônia, Amapá, Brasil”

    • Year: 2023
  • “Northernmost Brazilian record of lionfish Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758): A warning of bioinvasion in French Guiana waters”

    • Year: 2023
  • “Novas ocorrências de peixe-leão Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) na pescaria do pargo Lutjanus purpureus (Poey, 1866) na costa norte do Brasil”

    • Year: 2023
  • “Rendimentos de carcaça e filés de peixe-leão-vermelho Pterois volitans: Controle da invasão pelo consumo”

    • Year: 2023